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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.62, 24,858.74 and 10,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.62, 24,858.74 and 10,055.76 is: 13,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.62 : 24,858.74 = 10,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.62/24,858.74 = 10,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.62x = 24,858.74 × 10,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.62x = 249,973,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,973,523.34/18,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.92

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